Stags and Unions play to perfection!

Whatever brilliant man decided that vintage base ball could still be relevant in the modern era would have been proud of the display put on by the Belleville Stags and St. Louis Unions Saturday at Moose Meadow.

On that day and on that manicured pitch and under a sun-lit sky, base ball was never better.

The Belleville nine captured both ends of the double header of matches, winning the first 6-4 and the second 14-10. But scores and numbers cannot capture the day’s true thrills. The Stags and Unions met for the fifth time this year, each of which has been friendly, respectful, and competitive.

Both clubs can boast of great exploits afield as the hitting was as timely and fierce and the defensive play was skilled and more-or-less muff-free. The clubs will meet again Nov. 2 at Moose Meadow to close out the local vintage season. The first pitch shall be at 1 p.m.

Relish the scenery of historic Riverside Park, enjoy the live music of Aaron Kamm and the One Drops, sip on over 300 craft beer selections and snack with some great food vendors! Online ticket sales begin August 1st.

Barehanded artists in 1860 era uniform will begin creating at 1 PM. The Cyclone BBC host the Belleville Stags and the Springfield Long Nine in a standard round robin format with 7-inning contests. Here is how the game schedule will go:

St. Louis Hills, rich in architecture and home to beautiful Francis Park, provides the backdrop for Art in the Park. Family, friends and neighbors enjoy art, music and food surrounding the majestic lily pond at the center of the park.

Relish the scenery of historic Riverside Park, enjoy the live music of Aaron Kamm and the One Drops, sip on over 300 craft beer selections and snack with some great food vendors! Online ticket sales begin August 1st.

Barehanded artists in 1860 era uniform will begin creating at 1 PM. The Cyclone BBC host the Belleville Stags and the Springfield Long Nine in a standard round robin format with 7-inning contests. Here is how the game schedule will go:

St. Louis Hills, rich in architecture and home to beautiful Francis Park, provides the backdrop for Art in the Park. Family, friends and neighbors enjoy art, music and food surrounding the majestic lily pond at the center of the park.